Red Devil Armada
Fansided

5 iconic moments in Manchester United history

By Wyatt Miner

facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United hugs Robin van Persie of Fenerbahce following the final whistle during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Fenerbahce SK at Old Trafford on October 20, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United hugs Robin van Persie of Fenerbahce following the final whistle during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Fenerbahce SK at Old Trafford on October 20, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

4. Robin van Persie’s game against Aston Villa (2013)

In van Persie’s first season with Manchester United, the Dutch striker became league champion, as well as the golden boot winner, in the span of one game. United’s season in 2013 was nothing short of superb. All season, Fergie and the Red Devils dominated teams all across England.

Aston Villa could not contain van Persie in this match. His volley against Aston Villa is one that went down in United history because it sealed the title for the 2013 season, Ferguson’s last season with United.

Take a look at van Persie’s world class volley:

Home/Manchester United All-Time Lists